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If you're fairly new to yoga, but you're wanting to start and get your children involved right away with you, then you may want to look into a toddler yoga DVD. This is a great way for you to learn, and also have a set of poses and fun activities for your child to do that is centered around yoga. A yoga for toddlers DVD is centered around fun first and foremost, as well as stretching. There aren't really any advanced moves or stretches, and most of the DVDs don't really focus much on the spiritual aspect of yoga, more about the relaxation and flexibility by introducing various toddler yoga poses.

It isn't news that yoga has become mainstream in the U.S. Almost 15.8 million Americans chant om and move into positions like downward dog and warrior to balance their bodies and calm their minds, according to the magazine, Yoga Journal. But can this popular exercise help wriggling toddlers achieve inner peace?

Prema Yoga Prema offers a toddler yoga classes for kids 18 months–3 years with instructor Ellynne Skove. The class includes elements of meditation, pranayama (breathing practices), and yoga poses. This includes activities that are playful and engaging as well as games and music to introduce toddlers to the wonderful benefits of yoga. Classes are held on Tuesdays from March 15th–May 24th (1 week off for Easter break) from 11-11:45am. The class is $195 for 10 weeks. Drop-ins are welcome for $25/per class. Also, if kids that are younger than 18 months but are walking and mobile, they can also enroll. Details: Prema Yoga is located at 236 Carroll Street, 1F. For additional information, please call Amanda Harding at 917/776-0250, email amanda@karunanyc.com or visit "uri zvi greenberg